Apex and heaters and fans?

[nbd13]

Hi,

2 questions:

1. Can the Apex control heaters? If so what heaters are compatible? Would like to hook 2 heaters up to the controller in case they ever get stuck in the "œon" position and the tank temp starts to climb the apex controller can shut them off. Is this possible?

2. Can the apex control small 3-4" fans? I use these in my canopy and stand to keep air moving and things cool. Is it possible to hookup a few of these?

Thanks,

Nick

 

[vhuang168]

The Apex can control anything that plugs into a wall outlet.

 

[nbd13]

The Apex can control anything that plugs into a wall outlet.

Thanks and how do I set it up to control these things? Do I need any extra modules or no?

Nick


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[vhuang168]

No, they plug into the energy bar.

 

[nbd13]

No, they plug into the energy bar.

Then how do you control them?

Nick


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jawaiianmon]

You program the main unit to tell the things plugged into the energy bar when to turn on/off based on time/probes/etc. You program via the display/dashboard/Fusion. Search for Neptune Apex comprehensive manual.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[tomreefer]

With 2 heaters I do the following.

Heater (1)
Fallback ON
If Tmp < 75.9 Then ON
If Tmp > 76.0 Then OFF

Heater (2)
Fallback ON
If Tmp <75.5 Then ON
If Tmp >75.8 Then OFF

 

[nbd13]

Thanks. I'll have to look into how to program the main unit energy bar.

Nick


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[tomreefer]

My understanding is with Fallback ON if Apex fails the heater will use its control instead. Therefore, I use Fallback on for heaters, pumps but not return on my system or ATO.. I would though not use Fallback ON with both heaters just your main one.. If this makes sense.

Main_Heater (1)
Fallback ON
If Tmp < 75.9 Then ON
If Tmp > 76.0 Then OFF

Heater (2)
Fallback OFF
If Tmp <75.5 Then ON
If Tmp >75.8 Then OFF

On my Apex I also have two virtual outlets Temp_Low and Temp_High

For my fan I use the following:

Fan
Fallback OFF
If Output Temp_High = ON Then ON
If Output Temp_High = OFF Then OFF